We would like to announce the following about the two Giant Panda Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, who were born at Ueno Zoo on June 23, 2021.

About Ri Ri and Shin Shin

Giant Panda "Li Li" and "Shin Shin," the parents of Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, were returned to China on September 29, 2024. For more details, please see here.

Xiao Xiao's latest news

Xiaoxiao's health is good.

Following the return of Ri Ri and Shin Shin, we reopened their exhibit on October 1st. As the weather has become cooler, we have been letting them out into the outdoor exercise area on colder days since the reopening (October 1st). There have been no particular abnormalities in their feeding or behavior, and they are in good condition.

They are fed mainly bamboo such as moso bamboo, shinotake bamboo, and Madake bamboo, with side dishes such as panda dumplings, carrots, and apples given as needed.

Xiao Xiao has been undergoing Eurasian Moorhen training (*) since July 16, 2023. Through repeated training, it will become possible to safely manage the health of pandas by touching them with minimal stress. Training was temporarily suspended due to the start of quarantine for Ri Ri and Shin Shin, but it is scheduled to resume soon now that they have been returned.

The green mark on its back has become much less visible, but it is still faintly present.

(*) Eurasian Moorhen training
Training animals to exhibit spontaneous behavior is aimed at ensuring their healthy living and safe working conditions for humans.

Physical examination and measurements
Health condition: Good
Gender: Male
Weight: 124g (Measurement date: June 23, 2021, 0 days old)
81.5kg (Measurement date: September 15, 2024, 1180 days old)
83.2kg (Measurement date: October 15, 2024, 1210 days old)


Xiaoxiao (1210 days old)
(Date of photo: October 15, 2024)

Rei-Rei's latest news

Ray Ray is in good health.

As the weather has become cooler, since October 1st, we have been letting the animals out into the outdoor exercise area on days with lower temperatures. There have been no particular abnormalities in their feeding or behavior, and they are in good condition.

They are fed mainly bamboo such as moso bamboo, shinotake bamboo, and Madake bamboo, with side dishes such as panda dumplings, carrots, and apples given as needed.

Lei Lei has been undergoing Eurasian Moorhen training since July 21, 2023. Like Xiao Xiao, her training was temporarily suspended due to the quarantine of Li Li and Xin Xin, but it is scheduled to resume soon.

Physical examination and measurements
Health condition: Good
Gender: Female
Weight: 146g (measured on June 24, 2021, 1 day old)
84.6 kg (Measurement date: September 15, 2024, 1180 days old)
85.6 kg (Measurement date: October 15, 2024, 1210 days old)


Lei Lei (1210 days old)
(Date of photo: October 15, 2024)

[Video] Only Xiaoxiao has audio.

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*The next update on the Giant Panda is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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